NHTSA Campaign Id 20V730000; Date: Nov. 24, 2020
an incomplete weld securing the inlet check valve to the fuel tank shell could result in a substantial fuel leak during a crash, increasing the risk of fire.
2020 Ford Explorer
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 17
ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3l engines and 19 gallon fuel tanks. the fuel tank inlet check valve may not be fully welded to the fuel tank shell.
ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shell, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin december 7, 2020. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 20s68.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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